1973 Triumph TR6 Restoration - Part 37 - Soft Top Continued

This is the second part of the Soft Top installation. It turned out it wasn't that hard. Except... hm, can you guess what was the hardest part? Anyway, you will see. As a little bonus, I drove the car home for a first time in the end :)

[@erikhansen9309]

These videos are always an inspiration and so helpful when I'm trying to remember how to put together what I took apart 3 years ago... Thanks, Elin!

[@paulthiele8449]

Excellent video, I really needed this to install my top. Thank You. ALSO, I used a screen window repair tool to get the front seal installed. It make the job faster. I think the one with a plastic roller is best in case you slip.

[@RustyBeauties]

Thanks Paul, I will look into it!

[@bradirwin5313]

I thank you for the detailed video. Yesterday I installed the Robbins Stayfast top on my 74 TR6 - measure many times and cut once. I did install the rear male snaps while that area was apart vs having to take that back area apart again. The rear window was never unzipped and I didn't need to take the seats out. Helping to fit the top, I installed the rear bow and then the front bow snaps. I used about 12 heavy duty paper clips on the windshield area prior to cutting the excess material close to the Robinson offered white line. I chalked the leading edge which I used as my final alignment line. Disassembly, cleanup, adjustments and fitting ~ 20 hrs. Thanks again, Bradleyshop

[@cutworm59]

A beautiful end to a wonderful restoration. Thanks for sharing this with us Elin.

[@andycasiello7177]

Thank you so much! Great videos on top installation! I need a new top on my '76 TR6, so this has been very helpful!

[@seanfay2670]

Well done Elin. This whole series has been very helpful to me.

[@RustyBeauties]

I am glad you find it helpful!

[@TheUlrikkaul]

A pure beauty, You can be proud of yourself Elin!

[@RustyBeauties]

Thanks Ulrik!

[@xelabound7675]

Great Videos. You make it look so easy!

[@jimhallmark8680]

You did an amazing job on the top for sure but the whole project was done great! You're darn good at what you do. Keep up the great videos.

[@RustyBeauties]

Thanks Jim. It still has more details to be done... And the British Car Show to attend :)

[@paulbarton7886]

Great job and love the straightening of the wheel.

[@RustyBeauties]

LOL, nice and fast!

[@fontainepascal7433]

Very good job Elin! So beautiful!

[@RustyBeauties]

Thanks!

[@brianmoore1488]

Just a tip: To get the most life out of my rear window, whenever I put the top down I would first un-zip the window and let it lay perfectly flat against the rear cockpit liner. That avoided the crease lines that would otherwise develop especially when the tonneau cover is installed.

[@cybersurfer2010]

I did this many years ago on my TR6... Looks good...

[@richardwhatton1249]

Nice job Elin. Kind regards, Richard.

[@RustyBeauties]

Thanks!

[@Andrewcc.]

Life is good Elin, well done.

[@RustyBeauties]

It is, indeed! :)

[@wmtdifur]

Great job Elin! Thank you.

[@johnhartley3596]

Car looks great.

[@ralphcap2476]

Wow another great job on that top

[@RustyBeauties]

Thanks Ralph!

[@ericgeisen4090]

Nice job Elin, from now on it is detailing....!!

[@RustyBeauties]

Yes, so many details it is unbelievable.

[@garystaudinger9034]

Seal installation use a water dish detergent mix as for tires and installing bicycle handlebar grips.

[@cheftush]

Looks great.!

[@douglascurran9757]

The proper method for folding the top is to unzip the rear window and then allow it to hang loose in the rear well. It this way it doesn't get impressed by the latch shafts which make dents in the fragile clear vinyl. Carry an old towel to lay across the latch pins to prevent damage to the top material resting against the pins.

[@AliHSyed]

Looks great, congrats!

[@RustyBeauties]

Thanks Ali! Did you end up doing what you were planning to do?

[@AliHSyed]

Elin Yakov Still working on that, in the meantime i'm repairing (or some might even say "restoring") home appliances!

[@edkonstantellis9094]

Elin, something different about that convertible top. Every TR6 I've had required the rear window to be unzipped and draped down into the cabin before folding the top down

[@tonyspiga2505]

bravo super bien fait

[@RustyBeauties]

Merci!

[@kdsimms]

Elin, great video. Can you explain what glue you used in the sprayer and any further details we should know about the glue?

[@RustyBeauties]

It is called NF4510 by Helmiprene. It is water based and you can spray it or brush it on. Wait until it becomes sticky and put the two parts together. If you are not sure you can position the parts perfectly the first time you can wait until it is almost dry and then stick the parts, it wont stick too hard and you can do corrections. Once you are happy just press the parts hard with your palm and it will stick permanently. If it goes too dry, you can heat the parts with a heat gun and the glue comes back to life. Hope that helps

[@kdsimms]

@@RustyBeauties Thanks Elin. I'm new at trying my hand at restoration. I have loved viewing your videos and learned quite a bit. But I was wondering, do you take on restoration projects and charge for your services?

[@RustyBeauties]

@@kdsimms yes, I do. If you are interested email me at [e-mail] and we can go from there

[@alanm.4298]

I was surprised how different the top fitment is on TR6, compared to earlier TRs.

[@loloaqici82qb4ipp]

She's a beauty Elin

[@RustyBeauties]

Thanks!

[@garryoconnor2654]

As allways, great work Elin. Who did you buy your soft top from as I understand some fit better than others.

[@RustyBeauties]

Moss Motors. I find it pretty good. The rear glass is a bit lose, and I am sure it is not my installation, but other than that it fits great